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Freight Market Turn Strains Brokers: Why a Rising Market Brings New Challenges | 2026 Analysis - News and Statistics

6+ hour, 56+ min ago   (542+ words) Freight Market Turn Strains Brokers: Why a Rising Market Brings New Challenges | 2026 Analysis - News and Statistics'IndexBox Brokers Face Intensifying Financial Stress as Freight Market Turns Upward in Early 2026 The freight market has spent the better part of two years grinding…...

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indexbox.io > blog > truck-drivers-report-rising-pressure-to-operate-unsafe-equipment

Truck Drivers Face Pressure to Operate Unsafe Vehicles Amid Productivity Demands - News and Statistics

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (364+ words) Truck drivers across the U.S. say they are increasingly pressured to operate equipment they believe is unsafe, according to a report from FreightWaves. Their experiences highlight both the risks drivers face on the road and the legal protections available when drivers…...

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indexbox.io > blog > quickway-transportation-and-affiliates-file-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy

Quickway Transportation, Logistics, Carriers File Chapter 11 Bankruptcy - News and Statistics

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (299+ words) Quickway Transportation and its affiliate entities, Quickway Logistics and Quickway Carriers, have each filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, according to court filings submitted in late January. The original source is…...

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indexbox.io > blog > shiptime-canada-acquires-warehowz-to-expand-north-american-fulfillment-network-1

ShipTime Canada Acquires Warehowz Fulfillment Network | 2026 Logistics Expansion - News and Statistics

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (213+ words) ShipTime Canada, an e-commerce shipping technology platform, announced on Thursday it has acquired Warehowz, a North American marketplace for on-demand warehousing and fulfillment. The announcement was reported by FreightWaves. The deal is the latest example of how smaller parcel logistics…...

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indexbox.io > blog > shippings-fuel-transition-outpaces-liability-frameworks-creating-risk-gap

Alternative Fuel Liability Gap: Shipping's Uninsured Risk in 2026 - News and Statistics

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (267+ words) The shipping industry's fuel transition is moving faster than the frameworks designed to manage its risks, according to an article in Splash today. While the industry has invested significant time and capital into assessing the technical and commercial viability of…...

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indexbox.io > blog > tractor-supply-expands-final-mile-delivery-to-150-hubs-in-2026

Tractor Supply 2026 Strategy: Final-Mile Delivery Expansion & Cost Savings - News and Statistics

2+ day, 40+ min ago   (286+ words) Tractor Supply Co. is focusing on reducing costs and improving efficiency for online order shipments in 2026, a strategy driven by its final-mile delivery initiative, according to a report by Supply Chain Dive. The company's President and CEO, Hal Lawton, discussed…...

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indexbox.io > blog > freight-visibility-industry-faces-trust-crisis-descartes-vp-warns

Trust Eroding in Freight Visibility: Descartes VP Cites Shortcuts & AI Misuse - News and Statistics

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (517+ words) Trust Eroding in Freight Visibility: Descartes VP Cites Shortcuts & AI Misuse - News and Statistics'IndexBox Freight Visibility Industry Faces Trust Crisis, Descartes VP Warns The industry-wide push for better visibility has fundamentally reshaped the way freight moves, according to an article…...

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indexbox.io > blog > werner-acquires-firstfleet-for-245-million-becomes-fifth-largest-dedicated-us-provider

Werner Enterprises Acquires FirstFleet for $245 Million | Major Trucking Deal - News and Statistics

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (323+ words) Werner Enterprises has acquired dedicated carrier FirstFleet for $245 million in cash, according to a report from FreightWaves. The transaction adds over $615 million in annual revenue and more than 2,400 tractors to Werner's existing dedicated fleet, positioning the company as the fifth-largest…...

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indexbox.io > blog > datatruck-secures-12m-series-a-to-expand-ai-operating-system-for-trucking

Datatruck $12M Series A Funding: AI-Native TMS for Long-Haul Carriers - News and Statistics

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (329+ words) Datatruck recently raised a $12 million Series A round led by Avenue Growth Partners, according to a report. This highlights a broader shift across North American trucking as carriers increasingly replace legacy TMS platforms with AI-native operating systems designed to unify…...

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indexbox.io > blog > datatruck-secures-12m-series-a-funding-as-trucking-industry-adopts-ai-native-platforms

Datatruck's $12M Funding Fuels Shift from Legacy TMS to AI-Native Trucking OS - News and Statistics

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (285+ words) Datatruck positions itself as a system of record for long-haul carriers that have outgrown traditional software. Its platform consolidates dispatch, load management, and compliance while embedding AI agents into everyday workflows. More than 150 integrations connect fuel cards, factoring, compliance tools,…...